Reva
Every Reva since 1883 — 16,059 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Reva
Reva is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,986 in 2025 with 97 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1883, 16,059 American babies have been named Reva. Its peak came in 1921, when 351 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Reva stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Reva year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 97 | #1,986 | — | — |
| 2024 | 64 | #2,715 | — | — |
| 2023 | 62 | #2,781 | — | — |
| 2022 | 64 | #2,717 | — | — |
| 2021 | 62 | #2,780 | — | — |
| 2020 | 44 | #3,487 | — | — |
| 2019 | 75 | #2,395 | — | — |
| 2018 | 77 | #2,381 | — | — |
| 2017 | 61 | #2,810 | — | — |
| 2016 | 51 | #3,215 | — | — |
| 2015 | 67 | #2,678 | — | — |
| 2014 | 39 | #3,910 | — | — |
| 2013 | 57 | #2,966 | — | — |
| 2012 | 59 | #2,931 | — | — |
| 2011 | 45 | #3,542 | — | — |
| 2010 | 40 | #3,876 | — | — |
| 2009 | 43 | #3,725 | — | — |
| 2008 | 42 | #3,840 | — | — |
| 2007 | 55 | #3,161 | — | — |
| 2006 | 51 | #3,254 | — | — |
| 2005 | 42 | #3,572 | — | — |
| 2004 | 43 | #3,481 | — | — |
| 2003 | 47 | #3,176 | — | — |
| 2002 | 40 | #3,452 | — | — |
| 2001 | 28 | #4,419 | — | — |
| 2000 | 32 | #3,962 | — | — |
| 1995 | 36 | #3,202 | — | — |
| 1990 | 103 | #1,509 | — | — |
| 1985 | 115 | #1,210 | — | — |
| 1980 | 34 | #2,735 | — | — |
| 1975 | 39 | #2,188 | — | — |
| 1970 | 74 | #1,418 | — | — |
| 1965 | 93 | #1,088 | — | — |
| 1960 | 140 | #884 | — | — |
| 1955 | 172 | #725 | — | — |
| 1950 | 168 | #658 | — | — |
| 1945 | 176 | #553 | 5 | #3,683 |
| 1940 | 196 | #493 | — | — |
| 1935 | 226 | #427 | — | — |
| 1930 | 249 | #419 | — | — |
| 1925 | 315 | #386 | — | — |
| 1920 | 323 | #367 | 6 | #4,186 |
| 1915 | 260 | #377 | — | — |
| 1910 | 91 | #415 | — | — |
| 1905 | 56 | #454 | — | — |
| 1900 | 58 | #439 | — | — |
| 1895 | 16 | #813 | — | — |
| 1890 | 10 | #929 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Reva in 2025?
Reva ranked #1,986 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 97 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Reva?
16,059 babies have been named Reva in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Reva most popular?
Reva peaked in 1921, when 351 newborns received the name.
Is Reva a boy or girl name?
Reva is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Reva rising or falling?
Reva is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.